> Gold also works as a hedge against currency hyperinflation currency hyperinflation is often caused by (very) bad monetary policy (or other decisions) from th

> Gold also works as a hedge against currency hyperinflation currency hyperinflation is often caused by (very) bad monetary policy (or other decisions) from the gov't, or an apocalyptic event of some sort - which, even if you try to hedge, will not save you from the fallout from such an event. You'd be better off moving away to a more stable country, or if there's no where to move, you'd be needing guns and ammo. Either way, investment returns would be the last thing on your mind.